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Research Data Management Basics

This guide covers essential and practical tips for managing project data and lists contacts for getting help with data questions.

Handbooks, Checklists, Tutorials

Planning for Data Reuse Checklist (Mozilla Science Lab)

Social Science and Humanities Data

Guide to Social Science Data Preparation and Archiving (ICPSR)
The Open Handbook of Linguistic Data Management (MIT Press)
- Online Companion Course on Linguistic Data Management
Qualitative Data Repository (Syracuse) guidance for managing and processing qualitative research data.
- Managing Qualitative Social Science Data: An Interactive Online Course (QDR & SSRC)
Qualitative Data Sharing (QDS) Toolkit A toolkit for sharing qualitative data in an ethical manner. Includes guidance for planning, sharing, and de-identification.
Sharing Study Data: A Guide for Education Researchers (US Department of Education)
UK Data Services Managing & Sharing Data

Scientific Data

Data Management Short Course for Scientists (ESIP)
DataOne data management education modules and best practices.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Data Provider Information